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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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I went up 2 turns on my torsion bars, and my truck sits just a hair lower in the front than the back, perfect look for me. My back end feels too soft now, compared to the front. Also, I tow a 29' camper with the stabilizer hitch bars that work like springs at the hitch. The truck sits good with that setup and hooked to the camper, but it feels too soft and a little bouncy when I drive up a concrete road. Would I be best to go with a harder or stiffer shock since my ride height is perfect, or should I look into those air bags or air ride suspension that Firestone makes? I'm not sure the air bags would stiffen up the ride without raising the back end, but I'm not sure going with a stiffer rate shock would stiffen it up enough. Also, does anyone know the rate of the factory rear shocks? It's a 2004 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 with the Hemi. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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You may want to investigate a set of Roadmaster spring helpers...www.activesuspension.com. Used them on my last truck and have them installed on my 06 and I like them. Great for the extra tongue weight and they do seem to tighten up the rear end a bit as well.
 
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